India’s star wrestler, Vinesh Phogat, has announced her retirement after being disqualified from the Paris Olympics. The disqualification, which resulted from missing her weight category by just 100 grams, has left Phogat devastated. In a heartfelt message addressed to her mother, she expressed her deep sorrow and acknowledged her inability to continue in the sport. The incident has sparked nationwide concern, with many rallying in support of the ace wrestler as she awaits a crucial ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
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- Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement after being disqualified from the Paris Olympics.
- She missed her weight category by 100 grams, leading to her disqualification from the final match.
- In an emotional message to her mother, she expressed that she has lost the strength to continue wrestling.
- Phogat’s retirement marks the end of her wrestling career, which began in 2001.
- The disqualification has shocked fans and sparked widespread concern across the nation.
- Phogat appealed against her disqualification at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
- Initially, she sought reinstatement to compete for gold but later requested a shared silver medal.
- The President of the Indian Olympic Association, PT Usha, voiced her shock and support for Phogat.
- The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has filed an appeal to United World Wrestling (UWW) regarding the disqualification.
- The entire nation stands behind Phogat as she awaits the CAS ruling.
